Programme Outline
Our programme will support and encourage local children to create and participate in a variety of arts activities using natural and environmentally friendly resources within the Riwaka area.
Our aim is to build on and deepen their understanding of Tane Mahuta and the gifts he can give us to explore each child’s creative talent
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Overview of programme
Week one

6th – 10th
Week Two

13th – 17th
Week Three

20th-24th
Team building activities
-Bush walks
-Scavenger hunt
Developing basic knowledge of nature
Beginning to plan gather for project
Nature crafts
Music with nature
DOC visit
Project creating
Beach Trip
-Kayaking
-Cockles
Developing knowledge of nature
-Using what’s around us
-Orchard tour
Survival in nature based week
Concert
Project completion
Marae visit
Helping our land
-tree planting
-beach clean up
Wet weather days will differ from above programmeChildren can be picked up from Mot if organised with us before hand.

Objectives:
Week One:
Beginning to understand the importance of nature and protecting our natural surroundings.
Develop positive relationships with programme staff and other children.
For this programme to have success working together is an essential element.
Week Two:
Uses the gifts of nature to help create and establish our working group projects.
Explore the environment around us and develop knowledge into sustainable living